I am a female with (very) small hands. I always have to order extra small gloves. Started working in a cabinet shop 3 months ago building custom cabinets (after two + years learning and doing traditional woodworking). After using a Festool DA sander (not sure of the model) for 3 months I have developed trigger thumb in my right hand. I did not use any type of power sander prior and had no hand issues. Wondering what Becky chose and if it worked for her. I will have to check the model of the one I have been using at work when I go in tomorrow. Thanks!
Sander for small hands
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I would definitely go the ETS EC over the ETS, smaller, lower centre of gravity, a delight to use.
For me also, definitely 150mm over 125 any day.
For me also, definitely 150mm over 125 any day.
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Jim_in_PA said:Holy, necro-thread, Bat Girl!2009 until today.
Well that sure went fast! ;-)
Hah, boy it sure is a necro'd thread. Still a relevant question and relevant answers.
I bought my girlfriend an ETSC 125 after a while of her using my "old" DeWALT 5" DCW210. The grip was too big for her hands. It vibrates quite a bit more than the ETSC and the dust collection is just, meh. She's 5'3" and has tiny hands. She LOVES the ETSC. Absolutely loves it.
I bought my girlfriend an ETSC 125 after a while of her using my "old" DeWALT 5" DCW210. The grip was too big for her hands. It vibrates quite a bit more than the ETSC and the dust collection is just, meh. She's 5'3" and has tiny hands. She LOVES the ETSC. Absolutely loves it.
It seems like most random orbital sanders and vibratory sanders have a palm grip. I would not think those would be good for small hands.
Others have a “pistol grip” and a front grip. That would be my choice.
This Makita is a good example. I imagine it can get awkward in tight spots and corners, but otherwise it appears to be suited for smaller hands. It also gives you plenty of control over the sander.
Compare this with a typical palm sander which has to be controlled with one hand.
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Others have a “pistol grip” and a front grip. That would be my choice.
This Makita is a good example. I imagine it can get awkward in tight spots and corners, but otherwise it appears to be suited for smaller hands. It also gives you plenty of control over the sander.
Compare this with a typical palm sander which has to be controlled with one hand.
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Plus side of ETS vs ETS EC is that the ETS can just float pretty much hands free if the hose is supported. If I need to 'grab' the ETS/RTS, most of the time it's by the neck and not the top.
